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    (Back to camera) Chief Justice Sarah Parker administers the oath of office to North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory as first lady Ann McCrory looks on during the Inaugural Ceremonies at the North Carolina State Capitol on Saturday, January 12, 2013. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    (Back to camera) Chief Justice Sarah Parker administers the oath of office to North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory during the Inaugural Ceremonies at the North Carolina State Capitol on Saturday, January 12, 2013. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    (Back to camera) Chief Justice Sarah Parker administers the oath of office to North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory as first lady Ann McCrory looks on during the Inaugural Ceremonies at the North Carolina State Capitol on Saturday, January 12, 2013. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    (L-R) North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory and first lady Ann McCrory pray during the Inaugural Ceremonies on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at the North Carolina State Capitol. The invocation was presented by Minister David Chadwick of Forest Hill Church. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    (L-R) North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory and first lady Ann McCrory share a moment together during the Inaugural Ceremonies on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at the North Carolina State Capitol. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    (L-R) Former North Carolina Governor Mike Easley and Master of Ceremonies Jim Gardner talk while waiting to resume the Inaugural Ceremonies for Governor Pat McCrory on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at the North Carolina State Capitol. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    (L-R) North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory and first lady Ann McCrory wave to the audience after being introduced during the Inaugural Ceremonies on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at the North Carolina State Capitol. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory and first lady Ann McCrory wave to bystanders as they walk into the North Carolina State Capitol following the Inaugural Ceremonies on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at the North Carolina State Capitol. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory delivers his inauguration speech on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at the North Carolina State Capitol. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    North Carolina Speaker of the House Thom Tillis and former North Carolina Governor Bev Perdue during the Inaugural Ceremonies for Governor Pat McCrory on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at the North Carolina State Capitol. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    (L-R) North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory and first lady Ann McCrory wave following the governor's address during the Inaugural Ceremonies at the North Carolina State Capitol on Saturday, January 12, 2013. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory presents his inaugural address at the North Carolina State Capitol on Saturday, January 12, 2013. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory smiles as he begins his inaugural address at the North Carolina State Capitol on Saturday, January 12, 2013. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    North Carolina first lady Ann McCrory during the Inaugural Ceremonies at the North Carolina State Capitol on Saturday, January 12, 2013. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    (L-R) North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory and first lady Ann McCrory wave to the audience following the administration of oath of office during the Inaugural Ceremonies at the North Carolina State Capitol on Saturday, January 12, 2013. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    (L-R) North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory and first lady Ann McCrory during the Inaugural Ceremonies at the North Carolina State Capitol on Saturday, January 12, 2013. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    (L-R) Master of Ceremonies Jim Gardner is embraced by North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory as first lady Ann McCrory looks on during the Inaugural Ceremonies at the North Carolina State Capitol on Saturday, January 12, 2013. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    (Back to camera) North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory hugs Mac Winslow following the special reading during the Inaugural Ceremonies at the North Carolina State Capitol on Saturday, January 12, 2013. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    (R-L) North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory glances over at first lady Ann McCrory during the Inaugural Ceremonies at the North Carolina State Capitol on Saturday, January 12, 2013. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory gets a hug from first lady Ann McCrory after riding in the Inaugural Parade on Saturday, January 12, 2013. The governor rode in a 1957 Chevrolet BelAir. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory and first lady Ann McCrory wave to bystanders along the parade route during the Inaugural Parade on Saturday, January 12, 2013. The governor rode in a 1957 Chevrolet BelAir. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory and first lady Ann McCrory wave to bystanders along the parade route during the Inaugural Parade on Saturday, January 12, 2013. The governor rode in a 1957 Chevrolet BelAir. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    (R-L) North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory and first lady Ann McCrory wave to bystanders along the parade route during the Inaugural Parade on Saturday, January 12, 2013. The governor rode in a 1957 Chevrolet BelAir. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory waves to bystanders along the parade route during the Inaugural Parade on Saturday, January 12, 2013. The governor rode in a 1957 Chevrolet BelAir. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    North Carolina Speaker of the House Thom Tillis gave the welcoming remarks during the inauguration of Governor Pat McCrory at the North Carolina State Capitol on Saturday, January 12, 2013. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    (L-R) North Carolina first lady Ann McCrory hugs Mac Winslow following the Inaugural Ceremonies at the North Carolina State Capitol on Saturday, January 12, 2013. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    (L-R) North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory and first lady Ann McCrory thank Bishop George E. Battle, Jr., of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church following the benediction during the Inaugural Ceremonies at the North Carolina State Capitol on Saturday, January 12, 2013. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    (L-R) Bishop George E. Battle, Jr., of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church and Master of Ceremonies Jim Gardner talk following the benediction during the Inaugural Ceremonies at the North Carolina State Capitol on Saturday, January 12, 2013. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    Bishop George E. Battle, Jr., of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church delivers the benediction during the Inaugural Ceremonies at the North Carolina State Capitol on Saturday, January 12, 2013. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    (L-R) North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory hugs Bishop George E. Battle, Jr., of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church following the benediction during the Inaugural Ceremonies at the North Carolina State Capitol on Saturday, January 12, 2013. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    (L-R) North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory and first lady Ann McCrory share a laugh with Master of Ceremonies Jim Gardner during the Inaugural Ceremonies at the North Carolina State Capitol on Saturday, January 12, 2013. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    Chief Wayne Brown of the Meherrin tribe from Ahoskie, NC was in attendance at the Inaugural Ceremonies for North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at the North Carolina State Capitol. Chief Brown said, "I'm very elated to hear Governor McCrory say that all the people of North Carolina need to come together as one in order for the state to be successful." Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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